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RN-Behavioral Health PRN1

SSM Health, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Overview MO-SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: PRN1

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements Primary Responsibilities

Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.

Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.

Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.

Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.

Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.

Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.

Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPNs and techs.

Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.

Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department\'s Scope of Service.

As an SSM Health nurse, demonstrates the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to health needs of patients and populations.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far and to identify colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and alarms.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Varies by state: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin (see notes below for state-specific requirements).

State of Work Location details (summary):

Illinois: BLS HCP, RN (IDFPR)

Missouri: BLS HCP, RN (DPR) or RN issued by Compact State

Oklahoma: BLS HCP, RN issued by Compact State or RN (Oklahoma Board of Nursing)

Wisconsin: BLS HCP, RN issued by Compact State or Wisconsin DSPS

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1202000100 BHS - Geriatric

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).

Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal opportunity notice: SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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